The State of Maryland
FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR IV (Maryland Department of Agriculture) - #23-0045
The State of Maryland, Annapolis, Maryland, United States, 21403
FISCAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATOR IV (Maryland Department of Agriculture) - #23-004531-0001
Pay $84047.00 - $135450.00 / year Location Annapolis/Maryland Employment type Full-Time Job Description
Req#: 23-004531-0001 Introduction The Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland's Executive Branch. Formed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of Maryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health, consumer services to include marketing and lab services, plant and pest management and resource conservation. As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continue to expand and grow. The Maryland Department of Agriculture's Fiscal Services handles all centralized accounting transactions for the department. This encompasses all phases of the operating and capital budgets, federal grant financial reporting and billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, travel reimbursement, corporate credit card monitoring and auditing, and employee and contractual payroll. Come join our Team! GRADE: 22 LOCATION OF POSITION: Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters - Annapolis, Maryland Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as Fiscal Administrator for the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and will report to the Assistant Secretary of Administration. The Fiscal Administrator will direct and coordinate all fiscal, budget, auditing, capital and grant account activities at the agency level. POSITION DUTIES
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Directs and coordinates all financial functions of the operating and capital funds of the department at the agency's secretariat level. This includes: Developing and implementing policies, procedures and standards; Managing daily fiscal operations, meeting with upper level management, state and federal officials, auditors and other entities to discuss and resolve fiscal issues; Maintaining security and internal controls; Reviewing audit reports, developing and presenting audit responses, and implementing corrective action plans; Directing, developing and approving both the Operating and Capital budgets, including the allocation of funds to the Department's Units and programs; Preparing and implementing Budget Amendments, and reviewing spending forecasts, salary and revenue projections for upper level management; Serving as liaison for the Department regarding the Budget Analysis and Reporting System (BARS); Attending and testifying at all legislative hearings and meetings regarding the budget; Facilitating training sessions for all managers and senior staff; Preparing and submitting year-end closing reports; Directing the hiring, supervision and work evaluation of professional and para-professional staff, including professional development and technical training; Overseeing grant and contract accounting, including reviewing and approving all contracts and grants, as well as implementing any required changes due to federal regulations for compliance; Directing, reviewing and assisting in the development and implementation of the department's Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and internal financial databases; Representing the Department before federal or state officials, outside financial institutions and control agencies to provide information, coordinate joint projects and meet funding requirements and legal mandates; Reviewing legislative audit reports and implementing corrective actions; Reviewing fiscal impact of any proposed legislation, and coordinating responses to fiscal notes for legislation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance from an accredited college or university. Experience: Six years of experience in accounting, budgeting and or auditing to include four years at a supervisory or management level. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications: State of Maryland fiscal administration experience to include operational and capital budget preparation and analysis and year-end closing procedures; Working knowledge of the Budget Analysis and Reporting System (BARS) and Financial Management Information System (FMIS); Experience utilizing Microsoft software applications, specifically Excel and Word. SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
N/A BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401. All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions. (Postmarks not accepted.) Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application. If you are unable to upload, you may mail, email, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831). For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Gwen Schindler at 410-841-5859 or gwen.schindler1@maryland.gov TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. About the company
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation. Referred to as “America in Miniature”, Maryland embodies the very spirit of the United States. Maryland is home to ethnic groups of every origin, just about every natural feature, and much like our country, opportunity!
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Pay $84047.00 - $135450.00 / year Location Annapolis/Maryland Employment type Full-Time Job Description
Req#: 23-004531-0001 Introduction The Maryland Department of Agriculture is a department under Maryland's Executive Branch. Formed in 1972 by the Maryland General Assembly to address the agriculture needs for the State of Maryland, the Department oversees and serves as a regulatory body for animal health, consumer services to include marketing and lab services, plant and pest management and resource conservation. As the number one industry in Maryland, the diversity of agriculture programs in the State continue to expand and grow. The Maryland Department of Agriculture's Fiscal Services handles all centralized accounting transactions for the department. This encompasses all phases of the operating and capital budgets, federal grant financial reporting and billing, accounts receivable, accounts payable, travel reimbursement, corporate credit card monitoring and auditing, and employee and contractual payroll. Come join our Team! GRADE: 22 LOCATION OF POSITION: Maryland Department of Agriculture Headquarters - Annapolis, Maryland Main Purpose of Job
This position serves as Fiscal Administrator for the Maryland Department of Agriculture, and will report to the Assistant Secretary of Administration. The Fiscal Administrator will direct and coordinate all fiscal, budget, auditing, capital and grant account activities at the agency level. POSITION DUTIES
This is a Management Service position, and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority. Directs and coordinates all financial functions of the operating and capital funds of the department at the agency's secretariat level. This includes: Developing and implementing policies, procedures and standards; Managing daily fiscal operations, meeting with upper level management, state and federal officials, auditors and other entities to discuss and resolve fiscal issues; Maintaining security and internal controls; Reviewing audit reports, developing and presenting audit responses, and implementing corrective action plans; Directing, developing and approving both the Operating and Capital budgets, including the allocation of funds to the Department's Units and programs; Preparing and implementing Budget Amendments, and reviewing spending forecasts, salary and revenue projections for upper level management; Serving as liaison for the Department regarding the Budget Analysis and Reporting System (BARS); Attending and testifying at all legislative hearings and meetings regarding the budget; Facilitating training sessions for all managers and senior staff; Preparing and submitting year-end closing reports; Directing the hiring, supervision and work evaluation of professional and para-professional staff, including professional development and technical training; Overseeing grant and contract accounting, including reviewing and approving all contracts and grants, as well as implementing any required changes due to federal regulations for compliance; Directing, reviewing and assisting in the development and implementation of the department's Financial Management Information System (FMIS) and internal financial databases; Representing the Department before federal or state officials, outside financial institutions and control agencies to provide information, coordinate joint projects and meet funding requirements and legal mandates; Reviewing legislative audit reports and implementing corrective actions; Reviewing fiscal impact of any proposed legislation, and coordinating responses to fiscal notes for legislation. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business Administration or Finance from an accredited college or university. Experience: Six years of experience in accounting, budgeting and or auditing to include four years at a supervisory or management level. DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Preference will be given to applicants who possess the following preferred qualification(s). Include clear and specific information on your application regarding your qualifications: State of Maryland fiscal administration experience to include operational and capital budget preparation and analysis and year-end closing procedures; Working knowledge of the Budget Analysis and Reporting System (BARS) and Financial Management Information System (FMIS); Experience utilizing Microsoft software applications, specifically Excel and Word. SELECTION PROCESS
Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year. BARGAINING UNIT STATUS
N/A BENEFITS
STATE OF MARYLAND BENEFITS FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS
The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may mail a paper application to: Maryland Department of Agriculture Human Resource Office, Room 304, 50 Harry S. Truman Parkway Annapolis, MD 21401. All paper applications must be received by 4:30 PM on the closing date, no exceptions. (Postmarks not accepted.) Resumes will NOT be accepted in lieu of completing the online or paper application. If you are submitting additional information, such as diplomas or transcripts, the preferred method is to upload them online with your application. If you are unable to upload, you may mail, email, hand-deliver or fax (HR Fax # 443-602-9831). For questions concerning this recruitment, please contact: Gwen Schindler at 410-841-5859 or gwen.schindler1@maryland.gov TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay. As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State’s diversity. People with disabilities and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply. We thank our Veterans for their service to our country. About the company
Maryland is on the path to becoming the best state in the nation. Referred to as “America in Miniature”, Maryland embodies the very spirit of the United States. Maryland is home to ethnic groups of every origin, just about every natural feature, and much like our country, opportunity!
#J-18808-Ljbffr